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SVN · 12-05-2012, 03:03 AM

Iam not that confident about the pats chances either. Wade phillips when with the chargers has given brady a lot of trouble. Couple that with banged up oline/WR hurt and no gronk, this could be a tough day. Our D did play well vs miami but the zone running scheme of shanahan and co has always bothered BB's defense along with the naked boot leg throws. We need some turnovers to take control early I feel.

SVN · 12-05-2012, 03:03 AM

Iam not that confident about the pats chances either. Wade phillips when with the chargers has given brady a lot of trouble. Couple that with banged up oline/WR hurt and no gronk, this could be a tough day. Our D did play well vs miami but the zone running scheme of shanahan and co has always bothered BB's defense along with the naked boot leg throws. We need some turnovers to take control early I feel.

***ALP*** · 12-05-2012, 03:38 AM

it'll be a tough game

i would have called it for NE more easily w/o all our injuries (especially so on offense), but seeing how much trouble we had moving the ball last week with limited receiving options, this will be interesting

PatsWSB47 · 12-05-2012, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwitexansfan

The Texans have been bad for most of their history, so a lot of fans carry those scars. We are just learning to win and deal with success. They see failure around every corner.

So have the Jets but that doesn't stop their fans from claiming supremacy every single off season.

upstater1 · 12-05-2012, 07:52 AM

From the tone of that thread, the Texans fans are taking the DOOMED approach. That thread is simply about superstition, half of them don't really believe what they are writing.

***KontradictioN*** · 12-05-2012, 07:56 AM

Not sure why they wouldn't be confident...

1. They're 11-1.

2. Pats are pretty banged up at the following positions: WR, TE, OL.

It's in Foxborough in December, so it's going to be a tough game for them to win. But the Texans can compete.

PATSYLICIOUS · 12-05-2012, 08:03 AM

First off I have to give credit to Texans fans. I've yet to meet one that is annoying (granted there aren't alot of them). As far as confidence level, both sides have good reason to be worried. This is the marquis matchup of the 2012 season and that can only happen when two great teams are playing. Each side has their issues right now, their secondary is depleted especially at the corner position. We may not have our top weapon (Gronk) or our top lineman (Mankins) and while Hernandez looked pretty good last week we're still not sure if he's full speed off the high ankle sprain. Chandler Jones status is up in the air though I'm leaning towards him being fully effective this week. So it's alot for both teams to overcome.

Steve:Section 102 · 12-05-2012, 08:28 AM

I believe just about everyone of us has considered this game along with the 49ers tilt a measurement of the Pats championship mettle. A win goes a long way to saying we can think about a deep playoff run. A loss doesn't necessarily mean the opposite, unless it's in a manner that shows the team isn't ready to compete at an elite level for 2012.

I would say there's a lot of pre-2004 Red Sox pessimism in the fan base of the Texans. Looks to me there's healthy respect on both sides of the stadium. Both fan bases are looking at this game as a measuring stick. Should be a great game, with late season/playoff intensity. I would wager record ratings for the broadcast.

BradyManny · 12-05-2012, 08:31 AM

Could just be the old reverse jinx. I invented that, BTW.

***KontradictioN*** · 12-05-2012, 09:12 AM

I cordially invite everyone to this thread: Monday Night Changing Of The Gaurd...Game 13...New England Patriots! - Page 37 - Houston Texans Message Boards

A lively debate is going down between Pats fans and Texans fans (though I'm about to step in and shut things down, but you guys are still more than welcome to ride my coat tails

).